Valentine’s Day (like all holidays in my case) is creeping up quickly. My husband is impossible to buy for and our time together is very limited between demanding careers and little kids. We’ve found it’s easier to have fun experiences together than to give each other gifts. Dinner and a movie are great but can get expensive fast. Here are some low to no cost date options for you and your honey.
Downtown Baton Rouge on a Saturday
One of my favorite Valentine’s Day’s with my husband was when we spent a Saturday downtown together. We had breakfast at the Farmers Market (not over 10 bucks) and there’s lots of options! We went to the capital building and although my husband grew up here, he hadn’t gone since he was in 5th grade. After that, we visited the Louisiana State Museum which is such an incredible experience … and only 6 dollars a person!
Sweat It Out
Being active together is romantic right? It can be! Encouraging each other to push through a tough time can be pretty symbolic of marriage. That’s usually how it goes whenever we run the Lakes of LSU. My husband is pushing me to move faster and work harder, and I’ve always considered exercising together, whether in a CrossFit class or running, a date. It’s not putting on a tight dress and going to Ruth Chris’ but it’s also free!
Brewery Tours
Louisiana has no shortage of breweries to visit, but we took a day trip to Abita Springs to see how its namesake beer is made. The car ride is just long enough to have some great conversation, something that is pretty rare these days. It’s 5 dollars a person for the tour and drink tokens are included. Don’t drink? There’s still lots of tasty root beer and cream soda options so everyone can enjoy. I suggest asking an Abita employee for their suggestions on local eateries or you can grab some grub from one of the food trucks nearby. Money saved!
